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  • The Big Bang (2010)
    Review preview for The Big Bang

    Banderas is convincing in this role but he is the only actor who brings any grace to a movie which is filmed with a dark and obscure filter to match the unredeemingly seedy world it portrays.

    Caro Ness · 3 out of 5
    A private investigator goes in search of a boxer's missing girlfriend... and a stash of diamonds.
  • Laputa: Castle In The Sky (1986)
    Review preview for Laputa: Castle In The Sky

    The film is a visual treat, boasting a well-realised steampunk aesthetic and inventive visual flourishes.

    Scott Macdonald · 4 out of 5
    A girl with a mysterious pendant and a young boy team up to unravel the secret of an castle in the sky.
  • Robot Chicken: Star Wars (2007)
    Review preview for Robot Chicken: Star Wars

    The tone may be cheeky and playful, but it is always affectionately so.

    Anton Bitel · 4 out of 5
    Animated sketch show takes you to The Silly Side of George Lucas's sci-fi empire.
  • The Rules Of Attraction (2002)
    Review preview for The Rules Of Attraction

    The script slits your wrists and leaves you in a pool of tears.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5
    Sex, drugs and failed relationships amongst cynical New England college students.
  • Varsity Blues (1999)
    Review preview for Varsity Blues

    The plot has been round the block so often, it makes itself sick.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2 out of 5
    Small town football coach attempts to lead his team to victory.

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